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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.35, 24,038.88 and 9,461.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.35, 24,038.88 and 9,461.73 is: 13,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.35 : 24,038.88 = 9,461.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.35/24,038.88 = 9,461.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.35x = 24,038.88 × 9,461.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.35x = 227,449,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,449,392.06/17,419.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.28

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